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3. The vehicle interfaced smartphone control device of claim 2, further including an adapter selectively engageable to the phone connector, wherein the adapter is configured for adapting the phone connector for a smartphone having an alternatively configured phone connector.
4. The vehicle interfaced smartphone control device of claim 2, wherein the fastener comprises a plate having a first face engaged to the lower L-bracket and a second face upon which adhesive is positioned, wherein the plate is configured for adhesively engaging the interior element.
6. The vehicle interfaced smartphone control device of claim 1, wherein the first programming code limits a top speed of the vehicle.
7. The vehicle interfaced smartphone control device of claim 6, wherein the first programming code limits the top speed of the vehicle to about 20% of normal.
8. The vehicle interfaced smartphone control device of claim 1, wherein the second programming code effects a blackout of a screen of the smartphone except when the screen is providing navigational aid to the driver.
9. The vehicle interfaced smartphone control device of claim 2, further including a speaker engaged to the lower L-bracket and operationally engaged to the phone connector, wherein the speaker is configured for broadcasting an audio signal from the smartphone.
10. The vehicle interfaced smartphone control device of claim 9, further including an auxiliary input port engaged to the speaker, wherein the auxiliary input port is configured for insertion of an input plug operationally engaged to an auxiliary audio player for broadcast by the speaker of an audio signal from the auxiliary audio player.
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August 20, 2024
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